Microwave Radio DVC 4000 Manual

DVC4000
Digital Video Encoder and
Digital Video Decoder
Operator’s Guide
Manual Part No. 400516-1 Rev. B December 2008

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Part number 400516-1
Revision B December 2008
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Digital Video Decoder.
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Contents
Contents-1DVC4000 Operator’s Guide
Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
About This Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Copyright - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Proprietary Material - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Quality Certification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Conventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - ii
Symbols Used- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
On-Line Viewing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii
Warranty Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii
Products Manufactured by MRC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii
Products Manufactured By Others - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iv
All Products - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iv
Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
How to Use This Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
What This Manual Covers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
How They’re Organized - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2
For Whom It’s Written - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2
Related Documents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2
Ordering Documentation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2
Calling for Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Supported Repairs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Tell Us What You Think! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Product Description- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
System Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Configuration Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Configuration Descriptions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2
Power Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3
Mounting and Deployment Options - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3
System Integration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3
DVC4000 Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3
DVC4000-E Digital Video Encoder - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4
DVC4000-D Digital Video Decoder - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4
For More Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5
Routine Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Overview of Controls, Indicators and Connectors - - - - - 3-1
DVC4000 Controls and Indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
DVC4000-E Encoder Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2
DVC4000-D Decoder Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-4
Preparing for Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5
Fixed or Mobile Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5
Powering the DVC4000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5
Using the DVC4000 Menus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-6
Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-6
Menu Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8
Main Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8
Cursors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8
Accessing the Menus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-10
DVC4000-E Digital Video Encoder Menu Operations- - 3-10
Monitor/Change MPEG Encoder Settings - - - - - - - 3-10
Monitor/Change Color Bars Settings - - - - - - - - - - - 3-13
Monitor/Change Chroma Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-14
Monitor/Change BISS Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-15
Monitor/Change Delay Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-17
Monitor/Change Bit Rate Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-18
Monitor/Change Video Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-20
Monitor/Change Audio A Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-21
Monitor/Change Audio B Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-23
Monitor Network Name - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-25

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Monitor Service Name - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-27
Monitor/Change System Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-28
Monitor Current Preset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-30
Save Preset Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-31
Recall Preset Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-32
Monitor Active Errors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-33
Monitor Error Log - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-33
Monitor System Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-35
Perform System Reset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36
DVC4000-D Digital Video Decoder Menu Operations - 3-37
Monitor/Change MPEG Decoder Settings - - - - - - - 3-37
Monitor Preset Service Numbers - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-39
Select Service Number - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-40
Select Service Number 0 PIDs- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-41
Monitor Video Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-44
Monitor Video Rate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-45
Monitor Video Format - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-47
Monitor Chroma Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-48
Monitor Video Aspect Ratio - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-49
Monitor Group of Pictures Structure - - - - - - - - - - - 3-51
Monitor/Change Color Bars Settings - - - - - - - - - - 3-52
Monitor/Change NTSC Pedestal Settings - - - - - - - 3-54
Monitor/Change Audio Output Settings- - - - - - - - - 3-55
Monitor Audio A Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-56
Monitor/Change Audio A Attenuation Level - - - - - - 3-58
Monitor Audio A Rate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-59
Monitor Audio B Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-61
Monitor/Change Audio B Attenuation Level - - - - - - 3-62
Monitor Audio B Rate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-64
Monitor/Change Video Loss Settings - - - - - - - - - - 3-65
Monitor/Change Gen Lock Settings - - - - - - - - - - - 3-66
Monitor/Change Gen Lock Offset Settings - - - - - - 3-68
Monitor/Change BISS Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-69
Monitor/Change Default Format Settings - - - - - - - - 3-71
Monitor/Change Video Blanking Interval 1 Settings- 3-72
Monitor/Change Video Blanking Interval 2 Settings- 3-74
Monitor/Change System Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-75
Monitor Current Preset- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-77
Save Preset Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-78
Recall Preset Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-79
Monitor Active Errors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-80
Monitor Error Log - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-80
Monitor System Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-82
Perform System Reset- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-83
Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Status LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Error Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2
Glossary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1
Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

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Introduction 1-1DVC4000 Operator’s Guide
Introduction
1.1 Chapter Overview
This chapter will introduce you to the Operator’s Guide: what it
covers, how it’s organized, and for whom it’s written.
1.2 How to Use This Manual
A CD ROM, delivered with each DVC4000-E Digital Video
Encoder and the DVC4000-D Digital Video Decoder, contains
PDF files for the Operator’s Guide, the Technical Reference
Manual, and the Quick Reference Card.
The Operator’s Guide, the Technical Reference Manual, and the
Quick Reference Card are also available for download through
the MRC E-Synergy Customer Portal. For more information or to
obtain a User Name and Password, please go to:
http://www.mrcglobalsolutions.com/support/e_synergy_portal
Hardcopies of the Operator’s Guide and Technical Reference
Manual are provided only if they were requested when your
equipment was ordered.
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1.3 What This Manual Covers
This manual describes how to operate both the DVC4000-E
Digital Video Encoder and DVC4000-D Digital Video Decoder
and covers both configurations of the DVC4000.
For information on Installation, Repair, Replacement Parts, and
Theory of Operation, refer to the DVC4000 Digital Video Encoder
and Digital Video Decoder Technical Reference Manual.
Note General references applicable to both the Digital
Video Encoder and Digital Video Decoder in this
manual shall reflect the generic title of “DVC4000”.
Specific references to the Digital Video Encoder
will reflect the title of “DVC4000-E” and specific
references to the Digital Video Decoder will reflect
the title of “DVC4000-D”.
Your DVC4000 can be rack-mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.3
cm) rack for fixed site or mobile operations .

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1.4 How They’re Organized
The manuals for the DVC4000 are organized as follows:
Note The Technical Reference Manual contains
everything in the Operator’s Guide, plus additional
technical content.
Chapter Operator’s
Guide
Technical
Reference
Manual
Introduction ✔ ✔
Product Description ✔ ✔
Routine Operation ✔ ✔
Troubleshooting ✔ ✔
Installation ✔
Repair ✔
Replacement Parts ✔
Theory of Operation ✔
Appendix A - Glossary ✔ ✔
1.5 For Whom It’s Written
This manual is intended for use by qualified installers and
service personnel. Users of this manual should already be
familiar with basic concepts of radio, video, and audio.
1.6 Related Documents
• DVC4000 Digital Video Encoder and Digital Video
Decoder Technical Reference Manual (part no. 400517-1)
• DVC4000 Digital Video Encoder and Digital Video
Decoder Quick Reference Card (part no. 400518-1)
1.7 Ordering Documentation
Any of the above manuals may be ordered by contacting MRC
Customer Service:
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+1.978.671.5700 (Press 3)
E-mail: [e-mail]
When contacting Customer Service, please have the following
information available:

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• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is
located on a label on the bottom of each unit.
• Approximate purchase date.
• Firmware revision, which appears on the DVC4000
alphanumeric display System Menu > System Info
menu.
1.8 Calling for Service
MRC Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. During regular business hours you can reach our expert
staff directly.
Business Hours: Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00PM Eastern Time (US)
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Tuesday - Friday
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Telephone: [phone] (Press 4)
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Email: technicalsupp[email protected]
After regular business hours and on weekends and holidays, you
can also reach our expert staff as follows:
Telephone: [phone]
Your call will be automatically forwarded to the on-call Technical
Support specialist.
When contacting Technical Support, please have the following
information available:
• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is
located on a label on the bottom of each unit.
• Approximate purchase date.
• Firmware revision, which appears on the DVC4000
alphanumeric display System Menu > System Info
menu.
1.9 Supported Repairs
The DVC4000 Digital Video Encoder and the Digital Video
Decoder were designed to be compact, rugged, and reliable.
There are NO supported field repairs to either the DVC4000-
EDigital Video Encoder or DVC4000-D Digital Video
Decoder .
Return the entire unit for factory repair.
If you attempt field repair, you risk damaging your equip-
ment. If your equipment is under warranty, you may also affect
your warranty coverage.
The DVC4000 requires specialized test equipment and software
to calibrate amplitude and frequency characteristics after repair.
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Product Description 2-1DVC4000 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
Product Description
2.1 Chapter Overview
This chapter provides an overall description of the DVC4000-E
Digital Video Encoder and DVC-D4000 Digital Video Decoder,
components, and capabilities.
Here are the topics covered:
2.2 System Description
The DVC4000 (Figure 2-1) is a highly reliable, flexible, and
compact portable Digital Video Encoder or Digital Video Decoder
ideal for fixed or mobile installations.
Topic Page
System Description 2-1
Configuration Options 2-1
Configuration Descriptions 2-2
Power Options 2-3
Mounting and Deployment
Options
2-3
System Integration 2-3
DVC4000 Configurations 2-3
DVC4000-E Digital Video Encoder 2-4
DVC4000-D Digital Video Decoder 2-4
For More Information 2-5
Figure 2-1: DVC4000
Used for transmitting and/or receiving digital signals and
compressed video signals through microwave radio
communications links, the DVC4000 provides maximum
flexibility to support multiple configuration requirements with
user-friendly Preset selections.
The DVC4000 is ideal for Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) broadcast systems.
The DVC4000-E accepts video and SDI input signals from
external sources and provides ASI outputs.
The DVC4000-D accepts ASI input signals from external sources
and provides video and SDI outputs.
Full user control of DVC4000 functional parameters is provided
via front panel controls and an alphanumeric display.
2.2.1 Configuration Options
Consult your Sales Representative or contact the factory for the
latest information.
The DVC4000 is currently available in the following
configurations:

Product Description 2-2DVC4000 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
• DVC4000-E Digital Video Encoder
• DVC4000-D Digital Video Decoder
2.2.2 Configuration Descriptions
General The front panels of both configurations of the DVC4000
(Figure 2-2) contain a POWER LED, an ALERT LED, an
ALARM LED, an alphanumeric display, and six function
switches. The front panel also contains an RS-232 connector,
located behind an access cover, to provide interface connections
to a Windows-based PC.
The rear panel of the DVC4000 contains the I/O connectors, the
input power connector, the power switch, and a fuse.
Controls, indicators, and connectors contained on both
configurations of the DVC4000 are identified and described in
the “Routine Operation” Chapter on page 3-1.
Digital Video Encoder Configuration The DVC4000-E
configuration contains a BNC analog VIDEO input connector,
DB-9 analog AUDIO A and AUDIO B input connectors, a BNC
SDI input connector, and a BNC ASI OUT output connector.
See Figure 2-3 .
Digital Video Decoder Configuration The DVC4000-D
configuration contains BNC analog VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2
output connectors, DB-9 analog AUDIO A and AUDIO B output
connectors, a BNC SDI output connector, a BNC GEN LOCK
connector, a DB-9 WAYSIDE connector, and a BNC ASI IN input
connector. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-3.
Figure 2-2: DVC4000 Front Panel View
Figure 2-3: Digital Video Encoder - Rear View
ASI IN ASI OUT
VIDEO SDI
AUDIO A
AUDIO B
POWER IN
POWER IN
l
0
SUM ALARM
POWER IN
FUSE
ASI IN
l
0
AC Power
Option
DC Power
Option

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Figure 2-4: Digital Video Decoder - Rear View
POWER IN
FUSE
ASI IN
l
0
ASI OUT
ASI IN
AUDIO A
AUDIO B
VIDEO 1 SDI
VIDEO 2 GEN LOCK
ASI OUT SDI OUT WAYSIDE
POWER IN
l
0
SUM ALARM
AC Power
Option
DC Power
Option
2.2.3 Power Options
The flexible architecture of the DVC4000 allows a number of
options for the power source. The optional DVC4000
configurations operate on the following AC and DC power
sources:
• 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• +24 to +48 VDC
• -24 to -48 VDC
Refer to the “Installation” Chapter on page 5-1 (part of the
DVC4000 Technical Reference Manual only) for additional
information.
2.2.4 Mounting and Deployment Options
The DVC4000 may be used in either fixed or mobile applications.
For fixed or mobile application installations, the DVC4000 is
usually mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) rack.
For more details on installation of the DVC4000 in various
applications, see the “Installation” Chapter on page 5-1 (part of
the DVC4000 Technical Reference Manual only).
2.2.5 System Integration
For the field operator, the DVC4000 has up to nine Presets that
can be selected from the front panel. Each Preset controls key
audio and video parameter Encoder/Decoder settings.
2.3 DVC4000 Configurations
Typical DVC4000 configuration block diagrams are provided in
the following sections.
For details on connections between the DVC4000 and transmitter
or receiver components, refer to the “Installation” Chapter on
page 5-1” (part of the DVC4000 Technical Reference Manual
only).

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2.3.1 DVC4000-E Digital Video Encoder
The DVC4000-E block diagram is shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5: DVC4000-E Digital Video Encoder
POWER SUPPLY
AC/DC
POWER
DISTRIBUTION COMMAND AND
CONTROL AND FRONT PANEL
DISPLAY KEYPAD
CONTROL
ENCODER
STATUS
MPEG ENCODER
Analog
Digital
AUDIO
IN
Analog/
Digital
AUDIO
IN
IMB/
POWER
Analog
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO TS
ASI OUT
SDI
IN
ASI
OUT
/
MICROPROCESSOR
(RS232)
SUM ALARM
(Optional)
2.3.2 DVC4000-D Digital Video Decoder
The DVC4000-D block diagram is shown in Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6: DVC4000-D Digital Video Decoder
POWER SUPPLY
AC/DC
POWER
DISTRIBUTION COMMAND AND
CONTROL AND FRONT PANEL
DISPLAY KEYPAD
CONTROL
DECODER
STATUS
MPEG DECODER
Analog/
Digital
AUDIO A
OUT
Analog/
Digital
AUDIO B
OUT
IMB/
POWER
Analog
VIDEO 2
Out
ASI
IN
MICROPROCESSOR
(RS232)
Analog
VIDEO 1
Out
SDI
Out
GEN LOCK
WAYSIDE
Data
LINE DRIVER
SUM ALARM
(Optional)

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2.4 For More Information
Additional detailed technical information about the DVC4000 is
contained in the DVC4000 Technical Reference Manual only.
Specific topics contained in the Technical Reference Manual are
listed below:
Topic Chapter
Connections to other
equipment
See ”Installation” on page 5-1
Installation See ”Installation” on page 5-1
Supported Repairs See ”Repair” on page 6-1
Repair Parts See ”Repair” on page 6-1
Block Diagram See ”Theory of Operation” on
page 8-1

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Routine Operation
3.1 Chapter Overview
This chapter provides basic information that will enable you to
operate your DVC4000-E Digital Video Encoder and/or
DVC4000-D Digital Video Decoder.
Here are the topics covered:
Topic Page
Overview of Controls, Indicators and Connectors 3-1
DVC4000 Controls and Indicators 3-1
DVC4000-E Encoder Connectors 3-2
DVC4000-D Decoder Connectors 3-4
Preparing for Operation 3-5
Fixed or Mobile Installation 3-5
Powering the DVC4000 3-5
Using the DVC4000 Menus 3-6
Overview 3-6
Menu Configurations 3-8
Main Screen 3-8
Cursors 3-8
Accessing the Menus 3-10
DVC4000-E Digital Video Encoder Menu
Operations
3-10
Monitor/Change MPEG Encoder Settings 3-10
Monitor/Change System Settings 3-28
DVC4000-D Digital Video Decoder Menu
Operations
3-37
3.2 Overview of Controls, Indicators
and Connectors
This section describes the controls, indicators, and connectors
used on the DVC4000-E Digital Video Encoder and DVC4000-D
Digital Video Decoder.
3.2.1 DVC4000 Controls and Indicators
Controls and indicators contained on the DVC4000 are identified
and described below. Topics covered are as follows:
Each of the controls and indicators are described in more detail
in the following paragraphs. Controls and indicators contained on
both configurations of the DVC4000 are identical and are shown
in Figure 3-1 on page 3-2.
Monitor/Change MPEG Decoder Settings 3-37
Monitor/Change System Settings 3-75
Topic Page
Power Switch and Fuse 3-2
POWER LED 3-2
ALERT LED 3-2
ALARM LED 3-2
Alphanumeric Display 3-2
Keypad Switches 3-2

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Figure 3-1: DVC4000 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
POWER IN
FUSE
ASI IN
l
0
POWER IN
ASI IN
l
0
ALERT
LED
POWER
LED
ALARM
LED Alphanumeric
Display
Keypad
Switches
Front View
Rear View (AC Power Option)
Power
Switch
Fuse (Located
Under Safety
Cover)
Rear View (DC Power Option)
Power
Switch
Power Switch and Fuse The Power Switch is used to control
application of AC or DC power to the DVC4000, depending on
the input power option ordered with your unit. The Power Switch
assembly also contains the input power fuse.
POWER LED The green POWER LED is illuminated when
power is applied to the unit and the Power Switch is set to on
( I) during normal operation.
ALERT LED The amber ALERT LED will illuminate when
system errors are present that do not cause the system to lose
service.
ALARM LED The red ALARM LED will illuminate when system
errors are present that cause the system to lose service.
Alphanumeric Display The Alphanumeric Display provides the
user interface to enable local control of the state of the DVC4000
and to provide full monitoring capability for the system.
Keypad Switches The Keypad Switches provide user inputs to
control the menu system that appears on the Alphanumeric
Display. Four directional arrow keys, a SEL (Select) key, and an
ESC (Escape) key are used to navigate the DVC4000 menus
and to modify the state of the DVC4000 system.
3.2.2 DVC4000-E Encoder Connectors
Connectors contained on the DVC4000-E configuration are
identified in Figure 3-2 on page 3-3 and are described below.
Connectors covered are as follows: